Seren and Mac went to the the Kennel Club Building for the BUBA open show yesterday. There was a big entry under the breed specialist judge. Seren got 2nd in a big Puppy class and 2nd in AV Puppy Bitch. Mac got 1st in a strong Open class and went onto to take Best inContinue reading “British Utility Breed Association Open Show”
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CRUFTS 2022
All three Spots qualified for Crufts this year, so off we went to the biggest dog show in the world. This was Mac and Seren’s first time, Lottie’s second time, and classes were huge! None of the Spots got placed, but all showed their socks off and I couldn’t have asked more of them, theyContinue reading “CRUFTS 2022”
We love a good critique ….
Seren’s Critique ❤️ St Helens and District Canine SocietyOpen show, Sunday 20th February 2022. Judge: Mr Colin Goodswen (Alphadal) Puppy D/B (3 entries, 2 absentees)1st Wallington’s Ailsadot Astral Lyra, 10 month old black spotted bitch with lovely dark pigmentation and pretty expression. She was full of beans today, loving every minute, but certainly not phasedContinue reading “We love a good critique ….”
We’ve done a few Open Shows …
Barrow and District Open Show: Mac and Seren made an appearance for this show, Mac’s first open show since 2018! It was incredibly noisy, lots of people and barky dogs, not the best experience for either Spot. Seren got 3rd in a Junior class of 8, and making her Best Puppy in Breed. She wentContinue reading “We’ve done a few Open Shows …”
Seren’s BUBA critique
Seren got placed first in Minor Puppy Bitch at BUBA in December 2021. Her critique was published yesterday. MPB (12,2) 1 Wallington’s Ailsadot Astral Lyra. b/w 7m Dark pigmented happy puppy with the sweetest expression on her very feminine head, a “look at me” way about her which will stand her in good stead asContinue reading “Seren’s BUBA critique”
Boston Champ Show
Ellie and I took Mac and Seren down to Peterborough for the Boston Champ show. We stayed in a hotel overnight, Seren’s second time in a hotel, and she loved it! It was the first time back on benches since March 2020, so something for both dogs to get used to again. Mac looked great,Continue reading “Boston Champ Show”
Love a detailed critique
I was so pleased to get the critiques back from the judge at the Hyde and District Canine Association’s Open show in November. It’s lovely when the judge spends time to write a detailed critique, and especially when it’s from a breed specialist judge. Puppy (5,1)1st Mrs C Wallington – Ailsadot Astral Lyra – SuperContinue reading “Love a detailed critique”
Scottish Kennel Club Champ shows
We went up to Edinburgh for the May and October Scottish Kennel Club champ shows. In the May show Mac got a Reserve, Lottie wasn’t placed. In the October show Lottie got a reserve, Mac won his Limit class and went on to get the Reserve Dog Challenge Certificate, meaning he gets a Kennel ClubContinue reading “Scottish Kennel Club Champ shows”
Leeds Champ Show
Our first show since Crufts 2020! No benching, so we set up our crates in a quiet spot. Both Mac and Lottie showed their socks off, Mac getting a first in his class, and Lottie getting a third in her class.
First ringcraft in a while
After months away, I took Mac back to ringcraft tonight. Considering he hasn’t been in a ring since February 2020, he coped really well. it was great just getting back into the swing of showing and seeing faces I haven’t seen in months and months. We took Seren too, she sat in her crate, hadContinue reading “First ringcraft in a while”
Ailsadot Dalmatians 